19 Feb 2021

ACT finds number of gang members with gun licences went up

From Morning Report, 6:14 am on 19 February 2021

ACT is accusing the Government of failing to keep New Zealanders safe, with the number of gang members with gun licenses increasing under its watch. During Question Time yesterday Firearms Reform spokesperson Nicole McKee revealed that the number of people identified on the National Gang List who hold a firearms licence has increased from 11 to 12 between August and February. While a small increase, she says NO gang member should have a firearms licence. However the government says these decisions rest with the police - and are made at their discretion. RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has more.